Anthracnose
scouted Aug. 23, 2021
- Scientific Name
- Colletotrichum destructivum
- Background
- Soybeans in Camden county, variety Pioneer 43A42X, were scouted and observed with 5% of the field affected by browning and yellowing in spots in the field.
- Conclusion
- The cause of disease was identified as Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum. While usually a disease that shows in the stems and the petioles, it can also cause leaf curling and reddening of the veins. Warm, wet weather favors infection and disease development. Crop rotation and tillage can reduce inoculum, while foliar fungicides will reduce disease, but it's usually not profitable.
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